TRUNK STRAPS AND STRAP
TABS
LEATHER TRUNK STRAPS
Many of the old flat-top trunk styles had leather straps that ran across the top of the trunk, buckling down along the front. We've tried to find acceptable replacements in the past,
but the straps we bought from other places were too thick, wrong color, edges looked too bright, didn't bend right, had horrible, shiny new buckles on them, and just plain didn't look right.
So now we make our own. We're quite proud of these straps, made from dark brown harness leather with antiqued brass buckles, available in three styles as shown below:
These are one-inch wide, which was the most popular size in the old days, and are outfitted with a brass buckle that has an antique finish.
The buckle is stitched onto the belt, just like the originals. The edges of the belt are stained dark brown, so these will blend right in with your old trunk.
Available in two sizes, Standard and Long, which will fit most trunks. Measure first - these may be too long for your trunk (we designed them that way)
but you can trim each strap shorter to fit your trunk; just cut them with scissors. Can't cut them longer, so be sure you order the size you need.
In each strap set you get
two complete straps, comprised of a total of four parts. The shorter
piece (buckle end), which is 20 inches long,
attaches to the front of
the trunk, with the buckle resting below the lid's edge. The longer
part, which has the holes punched in it, attaches to the back of the lid,
runs across the top, and
then hangs down the front to buckle in place. Either of the two pieces
may be trimmed to the proper length, just cut them with a razor knife or
sharp scissors.
These straps are about an
eighth of an inch thick, so they'll drape to fit over slats after some
time. They can be attached with our brass nails.
Our trunk straps are stitched
together, just like the originals.
Not riveted or stapled like
some low quality straps you'll see around the neighborhood.
Our standard trunk strap
set consists of four pieces: 2 buckle-end straps, 20" long each,
and 2 straps, 40" long, with holes punched for the buckle post.
This set will work for one
trunk that measures anywhere less than about 22" high, 22" deep.
We also sell strap tabs
to hold these straps in place, made from matching leather. Just scroll
down the page a bit.
Our strap sets are priced
by the set, with shipping included in the price.
A set includes all four
pieces - enough for one trunk. Two pieces that have buckles on them,
two pieces that are longer
and have holes punched in them for the buckle tongue.
Standard strap sets
(2 buckle ends, 2 strap ends) are $35 per set (enough for one complete
trunk), delivered in the USA.
Our standard straps are
available in either medium brown or dark brown (shown on the left, below).
Medium Brown Standard Trunk
Straps (40 inch straps, 20 inch buckle ends) $35 per set; item code Strap40MB
Dark Brown Standard Trunk
Straps (40 inch straps, 20 inch buckle ends) $35 per set; item code Strap40DB
